Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Description

The Bachelor of Science in Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (DPEM) is an online, interdisciplinary program that prepares students in becoming professionals in the field of disaster preparedness and emergency management.

The program requires undergraduate level courses related to the study of disaster preparedness, mitigation, planning, response and recovery. Each student will select an emphasis area within DPEM.

Curriculum

Curriculum and degree requirements can be found in the most current Undergraduate Bulletin.

Before You Apply

Class size is limited and all applicants may not be accepted into the program. Interested individuals are encouraged to seek an advisor early in their college career to ensure that all prerequisite courses are completed in a timely manner.

Calculating Your GPA

All courses completed which apply toward the BS degree will be included in calculating the GPA for application. Courses that do not apply toward the BS degree will not be included in these GPA calculations.

Staying in the Program

Continued admission to this degree program is conditioned upon completion of prerequisite course(s) required, and acceptance by disaster preparedness and emergency management agencies for practicum experiences. Some of these agencies may require a background check.

Prior Learning Assessment

Continued admission to this degree program is based upon acceptance by clinical agencies for practicum experiences. Students may earn up to 30 credit hours through prior learning assessment. See the bottom of this page for more information about prior learning assessment.

Equal Opportunity Policy

Arkansas State University is an equal opportunity institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, impediment/disability, or unlawful factors in the admission and treatment of students.

College Support Assessment Fee Per Credit Hour

Additional cost per credit hour for non-general education courses.

Undergraduate

College of Nursing & Health Professions

Applying to the Program

Students wishing to pursue the BS in DPEM must apply to Arkansas State University and meet all of the admission requirements established by the university. Please apply at A-State Online.

Students who wish to change their major to DPEM must also schedule a personal interview with a BS adviser.

Prior Learning Assessment

Prior learning assessment (PLA), also known as Experiential Credit, is the term used to describe learning gained outside the realm of the traditional academic environment. Learning gained through work, employer training programs,military service, other independent study, and volunteer or community based service are all examples of where knowledge may be acquired. PLA is the evaluation and assessment of an individual’s learning for college credit, certification, or advanced standing toward further education training.